Counties vs Cities Does The Hundred's city-based franchise model pose an existential threat to England's 18 First Class Counties or a potential cash cow to save them from financial misery? What does it mean for fans and for the national side? And is it evolution or revolution within the game we love? Join Paul and Jonny for some early season throwdowns, some newspapers in the changing room while it rains, and a return to beige buffets after a winter of austerity. Teatime Declarations is...

The Bharat Army Fresh on the heels of India's test victory over England, bang in the middle of the IPL, and just days ahead of the Indian elections, this episode looks at partition. We consider Indian independence from the UK, its relationship with Pakistan, and its national identity, with a particular focus on how this has all been reflected in cricket in the subsequent 77 years. We ask whether the IPL trumps the world cup in Modi's India? Whether its worth risking losing to...

Episode 12 - I Don't Like Cricket This episode dives into the relationship between music and cricket, looking at the geopolitical implications: on national identity, international relations, and conservatism vs modernity. A desert island discs of willow and leather: from Taylor Swift to Calypso via England's Green and Pleasant Land. Teatime Declarations is a biweekly podcast on cricket and geopolitics brought to you by Jonathan Russell and Paul Seligman. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or...

First-Class or Nothing This episode unpacks the finding of the The Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) that cricket in England is elitist and exclusionary. We question why 77% of English test batters who have debuted since 2011 have been privately educated. And we explore the history of the Gentleman vs Players fixture as we unpick the relationship between the class system and cricket. Teatime Declarations is a podcast that looks at cricket through the lens of states,...

Media Matters This episode discusses the symbiotic relationship between media and cricket. We consider the free-to-air debate, broadcast media investment in the game, and reflect on the sounds of summer. And we ask "have SkySports and Test Match Special been forces for good or bad?" Teatime Declarations is a podcast that walks before being given out. It sounds like champagne corks being popped at 11:55 in St John's Wood. It brings cricket and politics together like an Ian Bell cover...

Rebels For The Wrong Cause This episode explores apartheid in South Africa, the international cricket boycott and its impact. We discuss the D'Oliveira Affair, the English rebel tours, and whether a similar boycott would work on Taliban Afghanistan. Teatime Declarations is a podcast that fiddles in the corridor of uncertainty between cricket and geopolitics. Jonathan Russell is your opening batter and Paul Seligman is your lethal wicket taker. Like and subscribe wherever you get your...

Teatime Declarations is a new podcast that plays in the corridor of uncertainty between cricket and geopolitics. We take you on an indulgent journey through history and international affairs through the lens of cricket. And an even more indulgent discovery of cricket through the lens of states and societies, empire and underdogs, diplomacy and war, money and scandal. So far we’ve looked at match fixers and bookmakers, religion and populism in India and Pakistan, and national identity...

Teatime Declarations looks at the intersection between cricket and geopolitics, whether war, international relations, human rights, or societal tensions. The Christmas Special reviews 2023 with the 12 Days of Christmas. On Days 1-6, this includes the spirit of cricket, the women's T20 world cup, and the culmination of the Yorkshire racism inquiry, amongst other things. Part 2 will be out on New Year's Day. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Threads to see our up-to-the-minute...

Teatime Declarations explores cricket through the lens of geopolitics. We discuss current affairs, history, politics, war, finance, and philosophy, but mostly cricket. This episode concludes our Christmas Special review of 2023 and touches on The Ashes, Bazball, and Brexit. Teatime Declarations is brought to you by Paul Seligman and Jonathan Russell. Like, subscribe, and share with your friends!

The Shortest Book Teatime Declarations explores cricket through the lens of geopolitics: states and societies, peace and conflict, diplomacy and disagreement. In episode 6, we go to Lord's to visit the Cricket and the Jewish Community Exhibition at the MCC Museum, and explore Jewish contributions on and off the field. We cover famous Jewish players, the emergence of cricket in Israel, current controversies, cricket as a potential unifier, and the key to Jimmy Anderson's...

It's Just Not Cricket Teatime Declarations explores cricket through the lens of geopolitics: states and societies, war and peace, national and international affairs. Episode 5 looks at the umpire. But really we shine a light on the tricky modern questions of trust in authority, the latest technological revolution, and the greyzones between laws and conventions. Teatime Declarations is brought to you by Paul Seligman and Jonathan Russell. If you like this episode, listen back to our...

Good Sport Teatime Declarations explores cricket through the lens of geopolitics, and vice versa. Episode 4 explores Australia's victory in the recent Cricket World Cup. We segue briefly into Sri Lanka (because Paul is there on holiday) but otherwise form a thesis for why Australia are so dominant. Teatime Declarations is brought to you by Jonathan Russell and Paul Seligman. Like, subscribe, ask us questions, and follow us on X at @TDeclarations

Is This Cup Half Full? Teatime Declarations is a new series that explores cricket through the lens of geopolitics. Episode 3, Is This Cup Half Full, comes during the 2023 Cricket World Cup but takes us back several decades and asks two questions: did India's win in 1983 turn cricket into a religion in India? And did Pakistan's win in 1992 make Imran Khan's subsequent emergence as populist Prime Minister of Pakistan inevitable? Teatime Declarations is brought to you by Paul Seligman and...

The Gamblers Teatime Declarations is a new series that explores cricket through the lens of geopolitics. We'll visit empire, diplomacy, war, and scandal but always in reference to the beautiful game. Episode 2, The Gamblers, looks at two recent unsavoury incidents of money corrupting the game we love: the Stanford Affair and the Fall of Hanse Cronje. Teatime Declarations is brought to you by Jonathan Russell and Paul Seligman. Like, subscribe, and follow us on X at @TDeclarations

Teatime Declarations Pilot Episode Teatime Declarations is a new series that explores cricket through the lens of geopolitics. We'll visit empire, diplomacy, war, and scandal but always in reference to the beautiful game. This pilot episode, For Richer For Poorer, looks at state investment in cricket and its impact around the world with a whistle-stop tour of some of the cricket powerhouses, and some unlikely nations. Teatime Declarations is brought to you by Jonathan Russell and...